Turkey Pesto Burgers - Dairy Free Option

Name: Turkey Pesto Burgers - Dairy Free Option
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 4 slices bacon, good quality; 1 lb ground turkey breast (or use 1/2 chicken and 1/2 turkey); 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 2 teaspoons poultry seasoning; 2 tablespoons flat leaf parsley, chopped; 1/2 large shallots or 1/4 cup onion, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 teaspoon basil pesto (I have a freezer recipe for this); 4 teaspoons mayonnaise; 4 buns (RR recommends whole-wheat Keiser) or 4 rolls (RR recommends whole-wheat Keiser); 12 pieces green leaf lettuce; 8 slices tomatoes, ripe; mozzarella cheese (omit for dairy free)

Submitted by Emmelyn Stieb

"Yummy burgers that came across on accident! This is a variation on Rachael Ray's Turkey Club Burgers. I make this using Fresh Basil Pesto - Freezer Directions ( http://www.food.com/recipe/fresh-basil-pesto-freezer-directions-454141 )"

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photo by Emmelyn Stieb

Ready In:: 30mins
Ingredients:: 13
Serves:: 4

ingredients

4 slices bacon, good quality
1 lb ground turkey breast (or use 1/2 chicken and 1/2 turkey)
¹⁄₂ teaspoon paprika
2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
2 tablespoons flat leaf parsley, chopped
¹⁄₂ large shallots or 1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon basil pesto (I have a freezer recipe for this)
4 teaspoons mayonnaise
4 buns (RR recommends whole-wheat Keiser) or 4 rolls (RR recommends whole-wheat Keiser)
12 pieces green leaf lettuce
8 slices tomatoes, ripe
mozzarella cheese (omit for dairy free)

directions

Pre-heat oven to 375°F.
Bake bacon on slotted broiler pan until crisp 15-20 minutes.
Combine meat with paprika, poultry seasoning, grill seasoning, parsley and shallots. Mix well and form into 4 (1/4 pound) patties.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium to medium-high heat. Cook meat patties 4-5 minutes per side. (can be cooked on the grill as well).
Mix pesto and mayonnaise. I make my pesto [Fresh Basil Pesto - Freezer Directions] homemade - omit the cheese, and freeze it. I thawed a cube of pesto and then added that mayonnaise. Easy!
Split and toast rolls.
Place cheese (omit for dairy free) and burgers on bun bottoms and top with 2 slices bacon, lettuce, tomatoes, and set in place. Top bun tops with pesto mayonnaise and set in place.